The Slavonic and East European Review, Apr 1, 2022
The extent and types of violence in the public houses—inns, taverns, and alehouses—of medieval an... more The extent and types of violence in the public houses—inns, taverns, and alehouses—of medieval and early modern European cities continue to be subjects of extensive scholarly debate. Some scholars have argued that violence was a common feature of medieval and early modern society; while others have demonstrated that physical and verbal aggression was an extraordinary occurrence. This article concludes that contrary to what has been suggested by some contemporary accounts and some current secondary literature, the public houses of Cracow during the Jagiellonian Era (1385-1572) rarely experienced violent acts and when they did, these were low levels of aggression.
The extent and types of violence in the public houses—inns, taverns, and alehouses—of medieval an... more The extent and types of violence in the public houses—inns, taverns, and alehouses—of medieval and early modern European cities continue to be subjects of extensive scholarly debate. Some scholars have argued that violence was a common feature of medieval and early modern society; while others have demonstrated that physical and verbal aggression was an extraordinary occurrence. This article concludes that contrary to what has been suggested by some contemporary accounts and some current secondary literature, the public houses of Cracow during the Jagiellonian Era (1385-1572) rarely experienced violent acts and when they did, these were low levels of aggression.
Public houses – inns, taverns, and alehouses – during the Jagiellonian Dynasty (1385–1572) in Cra... more Public houses – inns, taverns, and alehouses – during the Jagiellonian Dynasty (1385–1572) in Cracow functioned as important establishments in the diplomatic services of kings, city officials, and the nobility. Not only did these locales offer drink, food, and accommodations to emissaries for their travels and work, but they provided much more. For the diplomats, the inns, taverns, and alehouses were sites to learn the latest news, gossip, and public opinion. They provided a place to fraternize and they were also trusted locations for sensitive diplomatic negotiations. Public houses likewise served as “post offices” where envoys could receive their letters. Although scholars have studied these establishments, the diplomacy, and urban history throughout Europe in various epochs, they have neglected to analyze the role of the Cracovian public houses in diplomatic services in the Jagiellonian era. This article provides a comprehensive examination of sources, including royal and municip...
ZESZYTY NAUKOWE UNIWERSYTETU JAGIELLOŃSKIEGO, 2020
Public houses-inns, taverns, and alehouses-during the Jagiellonian Dynasty (1385-1572) in Cracow ... more Public houses-inns, taverns, and alehouses-during the Jagiellonian Dynasty (1385-1572) in Cracow functioned as important establishments in the diplomatic services of kings, city officials, and the nobility. Not only did these locales offer drink, food, and accommodations to emissaries for their travels and work, but they provided much more. For the diplomats, the inns, taverns, and alehouses were sites to learn the latest news, gossip, and public opinion. They provided a place to fraternize and they were also trusted locations for sensitive diplomatic negotiations. Public houses likewise served as "post offices" where envoys could receive their letters. Although scholars have studied these establishments, the diplomacy, and urban history throughout Europe in various epochs , they have neglected to analyze the role of the Cracovian public houses in diplomatic services in the Jagiellonian era. This article provides a comprehensive examination of sources, including royal and municipal accounting and personal correspondence, to reveal the role of public houses in the diplomatic practices of the Jagiellonian dynasty.
The Slavonic and East European Review, Apr 1, 2022
The extent and types of violence in the public houses—inns, taverns, and alehouses—of medieval an... more The extent and types of violence in the public houses—inns, taverns, and alehouses—of medieval and early modern European cities continue to be subjects of extensive scholarly debate. Some scholars have argued that violence was a common feature of medieval and early modern society; while others have demonstrated that physical and verbal aggression was an extraordinary occurrence. This article concludes that contrary to what has been suggested by some contemporary accounts and some current secondary literature, the public houses of Cracow during the Jagiellonian Era (1385-1572) rarely experienced violent acts and when they did, these were low levels of aggression.
The extent and types of violence in the public houses—inns, taverns, and alehouses—of medieval an... more The extent and types of violence in the public houses—inns, taverns, and alehouses—of medieval and early modern European cities continue to be subjects of extensive scholarly debate. Some scholars have argued that violence was a common feature of medieval and early modern society; while others have demonstrated that physical and verbal aggression was an extraordinary occurrence. This article concludes that contrary to what has been suggested by some contemporary accounts and some current secondary literature, the public houses of Cracow during the Jagiellonian Era (1385-1572) rarely experienced violent acts and when they did, these were low levels of aggression.
Public houses – inns, taverns, and alehouses – during the Jagiellonian Dynasty (1385–1572) in Cra... more Public houses – inns, taverns, and alehouses – during the Jagiellonian Dynasty (1385–1572) in Cracow functioned as important establishments in the diplomatic services of kings, city officials, and the nobility. Not only did these locales offer drink, food, and accommodations to emissaries for their travels and work, but they provided much more. For the diplomats, the inns, taverns, and alehouses were sites to learn the latest news, gossip, and public opinion. They provided a place to fraternize and they were also trusted locations for sensitive diplomatic negotiations. Public houses likewise served as “post offices” where envoys could receive their letters. Although scholars have studied these establishments, the diplomacy, and urban history throughout Europe in various epochs, they have neglected to analyze the role of the Cracovian public houses in diplomatic services in the Jagiellonian era. This article provides a comprehensive examination of sources, including royal and municip...
ZESZYTY NAUKOWE UNIWERSYTETU JAGIELLOŃSKIEGO, 2020
Public houses-inns, taverns, and alehouses-during the Jagiellonian Dynasty (1385-1572) in Cracow ... more Public houses-inns, taverns, and alehouses-during the Jagiellonian Dynasty (1385-1572) in Cracow functioned as important establishments in the diplomatic services of kings, city officials, and the nobility. Not only did these locales offer drink, food, and accommodations to emissaries for their travels and work, but they provided much more. For the diplomats, the inns, taverns, and alehouses were sites to learn the latest news, gossip, and public opinion. They provided a place to fraternize and they were also trusted locations for sensitive diplomatic negotiations. Public houses likewise served as "post offices" where envoys could receive their letters. Although scholars have studied these establishments, the diplomacy, and urban history throughout Europe in various epochs , they have neglected to analyze the role of the Cracovian public houses in diplomatic services in the Jagiellonian era. This article provides a comprehensive examination of sources, including royal and municipal accounting and personal correspondence, to reveal the role of public houses in the diplomatic practices of the Jagiellonian dynasty.
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